TripWorthIt™ - Intelligent Hotel & Resort Comparison Tool
Stop wondering if your next hotel is worth it. TripWorthIt™ goes beyond star ratings and generic reviews to help you evaluate Hotels & Resorts using our Comparison Tool based on what truly matters to you.
All things consider, whether you’re an explorer seeking authentic experiences, a relaxer wanting resort perfection, a business traveller needing efficiency, or a hybrid balancing both: compare up to 3 properties across personalised criteria and make confident booking decisions.
The TripWorthIt™ Index Tool is a free, public resource from HindlesWorld that lets any traveller calculate their own TripWorthIt™ Score that measures the true value and enjoyment of a trip compared to its cost.
Accordingly, our Been and Scene Blog page has more examples of hotels we’ve stayed at and reviewed using the TripWorthIt™ tool.
Choose Your Travel Style
Click the travel style below that best matches your next trip to get the TripWorthIt™ Tool most suited to your profile
The Explorer
Using my accommodation as a base to explore the destination
Perfect for city breaks, cultural trips, and adventure travel
The Relaxer
Staying at the resort / property for most of my trip
Ideal for beach resorts, spa retreats, and all-inclusive stays
The Road Warrior
Travelling for business meetings and work
Optimized for business hotels, conferences, and work trips
The Hybrid
Balancing property relaxation with local experiences
Great for longer stays and destinations with great resorts
Your Five Pillars of Enjoyment
Detailed Comparison Scorer
Select a travel style above to begin detailed evaluation
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TripWorthIt™ Is Your Next Holiday Worth The Money?
Calculate Your ScoreIntroducing TripWorthIt™
TripWorthIt Holiday & Business Hotel Evaluation Tool
The unique scoring system that matches your persona.
Like most travellers, over the years we’ve relied on TripAdvisor, Google Maps reviews, and the ratings you see on booking sites like Booking.com or Hotels.com. The problem? Many reviews are biased by a single traveller’s opinion—and sometimes, we’re not convinced they’re even legitimate. Often they’re polarising too because of one incident that happened along the way (good or bad).
But can you really measure whether it was worth it? We believe you can, if you:
Set a budget and frame your holiday around it
Prioritise your style of travel—whether that’s adventure activities, fine dining, historical sites, or pure “flop & drop” relaxation
Research the competition—do you really need that 5★ property, or would a 4★ hotel’s best room give you more value, especially if you share the same beach and sunset view!
Balance your spending—invest in the things you love most, the ones that create lasting memories
For these reasons, we created the TripWorthIt™ Tool.
In fact, anyone can use the TripWorthIt™ Tool right now: for free! It’s publicly available at https://hindlesworld.com/tripworthit/ No sign-up or payment required.
Typical categories include:
Comfort & Ease – Hotel / Room comfort, amenities, location & travel simplicity
Authenticity & Connection – uniqueness, variety, and those unexpected “wow” moments that connect you to the location
Adventure & Exploration – from natural beauty, to the change in routine, the freedom to enjoy new experiences
Sustainability & Eco-balance – ethical tourism so that places we love will last
Value Score – was the upfront cost a fair price? Daily spend affordable? What joy did you get?
Each major category is scored out of 5. We then weight each category to get an overall score, shown as a percentage.
You then get a clear picture of whether a hotel or resort is truly worth it.
In conclusion, when the experiences outweigh the expenses, then you’ve found true value!
How Do You Know What Type of "Persona" You Are?
The following are some broad categories of hotels / resorts, that may help you choose the correct profile to be able to use TripWorthIt™ for the best outcome.
Explorer Hotels:
- Good location for day trips
- Decent base but not a destination per se
- Focus on value and convenience
- Example: KC Grande Koh Chang (decent base, but not worth staying at)
Read our review of KC Grande Resort at Koh Chang, Thailand.
Relaxer Hotels:
- All-inclusive or resort-focused
- Multiple pools, spa, activities on-site
- Food & beverage quality matters most
- Example: High-end beach resorts e.g. The Maldives or Cancun
Read our review of Emerald Faarufushi, Maldives. View on Google Maps.
Road Warrior Hotels:
- Airport proximity
- Business facilities, WiFi
- Efficient check-in/out
- Example: City hotels, business properties that suit the busy traveller
Hybrid Hotels:
- Balance of resort amenities + excursion access
- Good for longer stays
- Versatile for different trip styles
- Example: Boutique eco-lodges with activities
Find your “persona” by trying the TripWorthIt™ Quiz.
What is TripWorthIt™
TripWorthIt™ is a comprehensive scoring system that evaluates how various aspects of your vacation contribute to your overall enjoyment. Using our interactive TripWorthIt™ – Intelligent Hotel & Resort Comparison Tool, you can easily compare up to three hotels or resorts based on their performance.
What other tool allows you to honestly answer the following questions about your holiday:
Was it…
- Restful?
- Intentional?
- Fulfilling?
- Responsible?
- Worth it?
In summary, this unique tool provides 4 profile types (Explorer, Relaxer, Road Warrior & Hybrid), each with its own set of criteria. These allow you to score your hotel / resort to see if it matches your style.
Why Use TripWorthIt™?
- Gain Clarity: Break down your vacation into measurable factors to identify what worked and what didn’t.
- Plan Smarter: Use past experiences to guide your decisions for future trips.
- Set Realistic Expectations: Understand what’s achievable within your budget.
Each category is further broken into three sub-categories, allowing you to provide detailed scores from 0 (hated it) to 5 (loved it). The combined scores reveal the overall value and satisfaction level of each hotel or resort.
Where will You go Next?
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1) Travel Smarter
2) Explore Deeper
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